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Summer Academy Helps Students Realize the Dream
A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.
Read MoreFire Water: Athenas Swimming and Diving Success Story
When it comes to making a splash, the Athenas swimming and diving teams are old pros. During their annual Nothing Normal party, the teams dress in garb ranging from leopard print tights to superhero costumes. Then there’s the rumor that once a year, they make a nightly pilgrimage to the pool in nothing but their birthday suits. These adventure-seekers have never shied away from team cheer, perched atop dining tables in the Claremont cafeteria, boisterously announcing their next meet to all the fellow diners. Yes, it’s true; the Athenas aquatic team is a crazy bunch. But can they back up the outlandish behavior with true athletic prowess and accomplishment?
Read MoreRecord Number of Math Majors at Scripps
Professor of Mathematics Christopher Towse revels in the fact that the graduating class of 2006 has the largest group of math majors — seven — in Scripps’ history. With a class size of more than 200 women, seven does not seem like a large number; however, statistics beg to differ. Since 2001, the average number of students in the top 10 majors has been between 7 and 22.
Read MoreScripps Alumna Appointed UCLA Senior Fellow
The UCLA School of Public Affairs recently honored Tanya Cherry Tull ’64 with the position of senior fellow for the 2005-06 academic year.
Read MoreArtful Violins
During her sophomore year, Sarah Yates ’01 had already begun developing ideas for her senior thesis: transforming violins into a visual art form. She spent three summers collecting broken violins, learning how to repair them, and finally painting the instruments. Yates culminated her thesis with a concert featuring students and faculty of The Claremont Colleges.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Wolfgang
Although Mozart’s birthday has already past, the world of classical music will be remembering him throughout 2006.
Read MoreWomen of the World
Spring semester, Scripps College welcomed a new student organization, Women of the World (WOW). The idea for WOW was simple: Scripps women helping women locally and globally.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros, internationally celebrated author and poet, will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater, Scripps College Performing Arts Center.
Read MoreScripps College Summer Academy Helps Latinas Across Southland Succeed in High School, Prepare for College Admission
A recent report from the private, nonprofit National Research Council highlights the importance of funding and supporting educational opportunities for Hispanics in the U.S. The report sites high dropout rates and low college enrollment for Hispanics, the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the nation.
Read MoreAlexa Fullerton Hampton Speaker Series “Voice and Vision” Welcomes Annie Griffiths Belt
Annie Griffiths Belt, award-winning National Geographic master photographer will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater of the Scripps College Performing Arts Center.
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